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Templefield Lower School
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Templefield Lower School
- Primary
- Flitwick MK45 1AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching of phonics contributes to strong early reading and writing skills by the end of Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The interesting curriculum supports pupils' development well, sparking enthusiasm.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work needed to ensure transition from Reception to Year 1 builds on early years' progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils, including those disadvantaged, are making strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Rigorous performance management and tracking ensure pupils falling behind receive appropriate support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behavior is typically good in and out of the classroom.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective training for staff ensures that pupils with special educational needs make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe and well cared for, understanding how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Warm and respectful relationships between adults and pupils promote a safe and secure environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents typically supportive; concerns about high staff turnover noted but education and welfare praised.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range includes basketball, street dance, cricket, rugby, archery, and fencing.
Outdoor Facilities: Large field and various sports equipment available for use at lunchtimes and playtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders鈥� high expectations and effective training improve teaching quality across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers mainly plan well to meet the needs of all pupils, contributing to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and effective training ensure consistent high expectations for classroom practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High number of staffing changes; strong leadership has stabilized staff morale and improved teaching.
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Templefield Lower School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 284 students from age 2-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Templefield Lower School's website and welcome. We are located in the Bedfordshire town of Flitwick, which is a tiny, rural community. Templefield is an upbeat and friendly school that is dedicated to providing each student with the best chances. Through a child-centered approach to learning, we make sure that every learner is suitably challenged, supported, and involved. We acknowledge and cherish every child as a person. Our pupils benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, thanks to our creative, well-balanced, and comprehensive curriculum. We teach our kids to set high goals in everything they do and assist them in gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to survive in our rapidly transforming environment. Our dedicated and diligent team of teachers, support workers, parents, and governors makes this possible. You can only get a glimpse into life at our school from our website, of course. Please stop by and visit us if you're interested in learning more about Templefield.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-9 | 3-11 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | - | 26.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Templefield Lower School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
